Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs was born in New York City on April 9th, 1963. Following his graduation from the High School of Art and Design in 1981 he entered Parson's School of Design.

As a design student at Parson's, Jacobs was consequently awarded the Perry Ellis Gold Thimble Award, the Chester Weinberg Gold Thimble Award, and the Design Student of the Year Award all during the year of 1984. Whilst still at Parson's school, Jacobs also designed and sold his first collection of hand-knitsweaters. The collection was designed for Ruben Thomas, Inc., which is still intact today.

In 1986, backed by Kashiyama USA, Inc., Jacobs decided to design his first collection bearing the Marc Jacobs label. The following year, Jacobs received the distinct honor of being the youngest designer ever to be awarded the fashion industry's highest tribute: The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CDFA) Perry Ellis Award for New Fashion Talent.

In 1989, Jacobs and Duffy joined Perry Ellis. Duffy was named President and Jacobs was named Vice-President of the Women's Design. Whilst working at Perry Ellis, Jacobs oversaw the design of various women's licensees as well as creating the designer collection. In 1992, the CFDA once again bestowed Marc Jacobs with a distinct honor: the Women's Designer of the Year Award.

In the autumn of 1993, Jacobs Duffy Designs Inc. launched their own licensing and design company: Marc Jacobs International Company, LP.

Marc Jacobs is also very famous for his handbag collection, his jeans along with his accessories..

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